Ferritin in Reproductive Age Group Women and Postmenopausal Women with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Comparative Study

Background: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases is 25% prevalent in the general population. A higher prevalence of fatty liver leads to hepatic fibrosis. Aim: To study the levels of serum ferritin in reproductive age group women and postmenopausal women with Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. This study was conducted in patients visiting Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Kulasekharam, Kanyakumari District. Methods and Materials: Thirty reproductive age group women and postmenopausal women with Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and thirty normal reproductive age group women and postmenopausal women participated in the research comprising a total of sixty subjects. Statistical Analysis: Analysis was performed by using SPSS version 23.0 which determined the percentage, mean and standard deviation. The unpaired sample test was used to study the levels of serum ferritin in reproductive age group women and postmenopausal women with Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Results: The mean levels of serum ferritin were higher in reproductive age group women and postmenopausal women with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, when compared to controls. Conclusion: When this marker serum ferritin is early identified, intervention can be done earlier, and prevention of coronary heart disease and chronic liver disease can be done.